Triumphrat

Maxwell Smart

I can't for the life of me get these damn things to stay on. The tank curves to the edges always seem to come unstuck, anyone else have problems with them? I cleaned the surface before applying them. Is there any type of safe adhesive to use if the original has worn off?

longjohns

are they brand new pads? i just threw mine on once i got home and they are perfectly fine.

Maxwell Smart

yep brand new. Mine is the 08 model, not sure if theres a different set of knee pads for this model than the ones I got. But I got them from the triumph dealer.

30942

here's what I did;

http://www.triumphrat.net/twins-tech...ml#post1159988

Dangermouse

When you say "clean", you don't mean with spray cleaner & polish (used to be called Honda Polish), do you? I often tape directions to my tank. If I've recently used that stuff, no tape will stick.

Maxwell Smart

hmm thanks, seems like something to try. I wonder if they will peel off though if you wanted to take them off without making a mess.

davidc

I used ThermoWeb double-sided adhesive sheet from a craft store. Pads have not budged in over 10k miles.

Skull Crusher

Clean the tank where the pads will be applied with mucho alcohol it will help activate the 3M adhesive. No not Jack Daniels. Clean it off good and let the alcohol evaporate. Remove the tape and stick applying pressure to all outside areas first.

Cheers
Jeff:

Maxwell Smart

I did this last night, worked like a charm thanks. Before I had to wrap bungee cords around the damn tank to try and get them to stick.

30942

Yeah, they will peel off if need be. The 1st time I stuck 'em on, I did not use enough of that tape and they started to come off. I peeled em off the rest of the way, and had to pick for about 10 minutes to get the rest.


Had 'em stuck on this way for quite a few washings and some cold weather, so far, stuck like.... well, glue.